GRAVEL HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ABSTRACTS OF MINUTES WITH ROLL UNTIL CA 1960 MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

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1 GRAVEL HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ABSTRACTS OF MINUTES WITH ROLL UNTIL CA 1960 MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE TRANSCRIBED BY NANCY WARDLOW KENNEDY 0

2 The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill Abstracts of the Minutes TRANSCRIBED BY NANCY WARDLOW KENNEDY BOOK ONE Rules of Decorum for the Government of Gravel Hill Church (Note: The Rules of Decorum was typed as written) 1. Conference to bee opened by Prayer. 2. A Moderator and clerk to be chosen as often as the church may deem nexessary. The Moderator to preside over the church and be Judge of Arber, but any member may appeal from his desissian on the same day but at no other time. 3. The clerk shall keep a record of the procedins of the church and such other assisting as the church may require of him. Order to be observed in conferance. 1. Invite visiting members to seats with us. 2. Open the dore for the reception of members. 3. Read the minutes of last meeting and attend to refferance if any. 4. Call for new business. All business shall come before the church by motion and and second and shall be decided or laid over before any other business is taken up unless with drawn by the Moderator. After allowing time for debate the Moderator shall take the question by yeas and nays. 5. But one member shall speak at a time who shall rise to his feet and address the Moderator and shall not be interrupted while speaking unless he use persanal reflectians or depart from the subject under consideration. 6. The Moderator shall have the same right to speak as may other members but shall call on some other Brother to fill the chair while speaking but shall not vote unless the church be equally divided and he vote to decide the question. 7. All questions shall be decided by a majority of the members present except in the receiving of members which shall be unanimous. 8. These rules may be amended or at any time by a majority of the members present. 1

3 NOTES For many years the heading was always: The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on the Saturday before the Lord s Day in (month and year) and after divine service proceeded to business. 1. Invite visiting members to seats with us. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members. 3. Business, called Set in Conference I typed the first three minutes word for word to show how they were written. After that, I usually just did abstracts and occasionally typed something word for word for clarity. There are errors in this transcript. Sometimes names were hard to read but were transcribed as closely as possible. All the people in the minutes do not necessarily show up on the roll and some people on the roll do not show up in the minutes. There are many times no minutes were recorded. It is unknown if they had Church on those Sundays and just failed to keep minutes or if Church was skipped. I only noted minutes missed if it was over 3-4 months. If the month is not recorded - no minutes were in the books for that time period. The copies of the minutes were obtained from the C. L. Majors papers housed at the Memphis State Library. Thanks to Pat Jones for help in proofing this documentation. Gravel Hill was the Church of my youth, as it was my Mother and her Mother. I attended this Church until I was almost 30 years old. I moved to Selmer and started at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church but I have swayed very little from my Baptist upbringing. All my Mother s people settled in and around the Gravel Hill area during the 1840's through the 1870's. So Gravel Hill has my roots growing deep. Because of these facts it has been a joy to transcribe the Gravel Hill Church minutes. History of Gravel Hill Church is at the back of the book. Nancy Wardlow Kennedy April 13,

4 Saturday before the 1 st Lord s Day in October 1867: The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on Saturday before the 1 st Lord s Day in October After Divine Service proceeded to business. 1. Invite visiting brethren to seats 2. Opened a door for the reception of members and received W. L. Fields and J. M. Huggins by letter & recommendation and Thomas L. Robertson and Elizabeth Gibson by experience. 3. Took up the reference from last meeting on the choice of Deacons & Clerk. John Carter and F. Kindal, chose as deacons and J. M. Huggins as Clerk. Agreed to attend to the ordination of deacons at the next meeting. 4. Appointed James M. Huggins, Adam Bowers & John Carter to draw up Rules of Order for the government of the Church and report at next meeting. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in November 1867: The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on Saturday preceding the 3 rd Lord s Day in November 1867 and Divine Service proceeded to business. 1. Invited visiting members to seats 2. Opened a door for the reception of members 3. Called for reference - took up the subject of the ordination of deacons. Laid over til tomorrow. 4. Read the report of the committee appointed at last meeting to draw up Rules of order for the government of the Church. After being amended were adopted and ordered to be put on the church book. On Sunday, Elders J. T. Freeman and S. D. Kendall regularly ordained brethren John Carter and F Kendall as deacons for the Church. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in December 1867: The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on Saturday preceding the 3 rd Lord s Day in December After Divine Service proceeded to business. 1. Invited visiting brethren to seats 2. Opened a door for the reception of members 3. Called for reference 4. The following resolution was offered and adopted: Resolved that the Church travel til our next meeting for some brother in the ministry to serve them as pastor for the ensuing year. Resolved that the thanks of this be tendered to beloved Brother Elder S. D. Kendall for his devoted attendance on us during the present year and that he be respectfully requested to attend us till we obtain the service of some one to attend us as regular pastor for the church. 3

5 Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in January 1868: Asked Brother S. D. Kendall to pastor the church for the next year. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in February 1868: No business Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in March 1868: Carline Nowlin made application to become a member by recommendation, laid over til next meeting. No other business appearing, the church was dismissed. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in April 1868: Carline C Nowlin received as a member. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in May 1868: No business. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s day in June 1868: To observe the Lord s Supper on Sunday. Appointed brethren T. L. Robertson, Adam Bowers, James M. Huggins with the deacons of the church to attend meeting. Saturday before the 4 th Lord s Day in August 1868: Appointed brethren to the Association Meeting: (couldn t read any names except John Carter. There was a name Kindall, Prince and Huggins alternate. Received Sister P. Bates by letter. Sister Nancy J. Horn (or Ham) and Sister Olive by experience and Brother S Smith (?) and Sister Paralee Long by letter. (These names may not be right - hard to read.) Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in September 1868: Received Brother Thomas Gibson by recommendation and N. B. Olive (?) and Margaret Green (?) by experience and baptism. (Another name may be mentioned. Hard to read) Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in October 1868: A charge brought against Brother John Derryberry for joining the Methodist. A committee appointed to cite him to answer the charge. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in November 1868: Brother John Derryberry was excluded. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in February 1869: No business. 4

6 Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in April 1869: No business. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in May 1869: No business. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in June 1869: No business. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in August 1869: Appointed brethren Gibson, Carter and Huggins to the Association. Alternate Brother Olive. Granted letters of dismissal to Sister P. Clemmons, Brother H. Clemmons and George Clemmons. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in October 1869: Letter of dismissal granted to Sister C. Nowlin. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in November 1869: Accepted resignation of Brother Kendall. Appointed a committee of Brethren James M. Huggins, T. L. Robertson and John Carter to write to Brother R. T. Gardner to become the new pastor. Thanked Brother Kendall for serving the church this past year. Saturday before the 4 th Lord s Day in January 1870: Brother Gardner appeared and accepted the appointment of pastoring the church. Saturday before the 4 th Lord s Day in February 1870: Brother Gardner changed the time of holding our church meetings from the 4 th Sabbath the 3 rd Sabbath. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in April 1870: A committee appointed to investigate a charge against a member (un-named). The committee was James M. Huggins, T. L. Robertson and Sister Olive. To have the Lord s Supper at the next meeting. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in May 1870: Almost unreadable. Brother Kendall apparently preached. Appointed brethren Gibson, T. L. Robertson, J. M. Huggins to choose a pastor. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in August 1870: Unreadable. Apparently Brother Gardner resigned because Brother Kendall was chosen. 5

7 Note: There are no entries made from August 1870 to September 1871 and there are no pages missing. No church or no minutes?? Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in September 1871: Unreadable except John Carter, T. L. Robertson and James M. Huggins appointed to attend association. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in November 1871: Received by letter Brother and Sister Christopher. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in December 1871: No business. Note: There are no entries made from December 1871 to June 1873 and there are no pages missing. No church or no minutes?? Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in June 1873: Voted on Brother Davis to take care of the church. To celebrate the Lord s Supper at next meeting. Next minutes all unreadable, even date. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in July : Appointed John Carter, T. L. Robertson and James M. Huggins to the association. Alternate T. Gibson. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in August 1873: Most unreadable. Appointed Elder Kindle as moderator protem. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in September 1873: Most unreadable. Accepted Bro H---- and Sister by letter. Agreed to hold a protracted meeting at next meeting. (This is what we call a revival.) Named ministers but unable to read. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in October 1873: Received David Horn by letter. On Tuesday, October 21, Received C. Y. Michie, Catherine Beaty, M. C. Gibson and M. G. (?) Robinson by letter. Restored E. L. Meeks, E. Meeks, Ellen Meeks and M. L. Robinson to fellowship with us. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in November 1873: Received by letter, Sisters C. P. Prather and Fannie Thompson. Received the resignation of James M. Huggins as clerk. (Note from Nancy Kennedy, transcriber: The Baptis Church worshiping at Gravel Hill may not have been glad for James M. Huggins to resign as clerk but I sure was. The first 23 pages of this book were almost impossible to read because of his 6

8 handwriting. The Lord answers in mysterious ways. David Horn had been attending Pleasant Site church but for some reason moved to Gravel Hill. I do not know if he moved physically or just changed churches but it was a blessing to preserve these old minutes since David Horn had a much better handwriting. Also David started recording the clerk and moderator (preacher) for each meeting.) The new clerk changed the format for the minutes. The new heading was: Date. We the Church of Christ called the Mishionary Baptist met at Gravel Hill on Saturday before the -- Lord s Day in (month, year) and after sermon by the pastor was called to set in conference. 1. Opened the way for reception of new members. 2. Called for references 3. New business 4. Moved to adjourn. Saturday before the 3 rd Lord s Day in December 20, 1873 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Received Sister E. J. C. Horn and Nancy A. Methel (?)by letter. Bro David Horn elected as clerk and Bro A. S. Davis elected as pastor for the year A. S. Davis, Moderator; J. M. Huggins CC Pro tem. January 17, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. No business. A. S. Davis, Moderator, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem January 14, 1874 Sermon by pastor Bro A. S. Davis. No business. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC Mar 14, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Changed time of meeting on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC Apr 18, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Brother James M. Huggins presented the petition showing the agreement before entered into in regard to raising means (?) to build the house we worship in. Which is as follows: It is for the use of the Missionary Baptist but shall be free for all denominations to preach when not occupied by them (the Missionary Baptist church) and to be a public burying ground during all time to come. And under the said consideration he agreed to make a deed to the house and (a) lot of land which was accepted by the church. The church appointed David Horn, E. L. Meeke and R. H. Garrett as a community to assist Bro Huggins in laying off the lot and making the deed.. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC. (Note: don t know if James M. Huggins gave a building with this land or if they had to build a 7

9 building. The minutes are unclear. It states to build but it also says Huggins will make a deed to the house and lot. Do not know where they were meeting before. The Gravel Hill Church still stands on the same lot that James M. Huggins gave in 1874.) May 1874 The committee appointed to assist James M. Huggins to lay off the land and prepare the deed stated this had been accomplished and the committee dismissed. The church was requested to meet at Bro Gibson s next Tuesday at 3pm. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod. David Horn, CC. Tuesday, May 19, 1874 At Bro Gibson s house. Sermon by J. J. Horn. Received James C. Perkins by experience. Signed W. F. Kindall moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC. June 20, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Sister Mary Hopkins called for a letter of dismission. Appointed delegates to meeting at the Farmington Church in Miss, - Brothers E. T. Meeke and T. L. Roberson. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC. July 20, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Received Sister Nancy Wright by letter. Delegates to the Tishomingo Association in September were appointed - E. T. Meeke, R. H. Garrett, W. C. Christopher. John Carter and David Horn alternates. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC. August 14, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Invited members of other denominations to assist this church in carrying on a Meeting of Days (revival) at this time. Received John English Jr by letter, Elizabeth Burns by experience. Invited the Tishomingo Association to hold their annual meeting in 1875 with us. August 21, 1874 Received James Carter, John English, Levi J. James, Francis Olive and Polly Olive by experience and to be baptized at our next meeting. Granted Brother C. Y. Meeke the liberty of exercising his gift in public at any time he felt willing to do so. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC. Sept 19, 1874 Sermon by Bro W. F. Kindall and prayer by Bro J. J. Horn. Received Dicy Ann James, Milly Ann James, Manery (?) Gibson, James M. Roberson and David H. Horn by experience and to be baptized tomorrow. Adjourned to meet at the water tomorrow at 9 am. Signed W. T. Kindall, Moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC. Sunday Sept 20,

10 To attend to the ordinance of baptism after appropriate remarks by Bro W. F. Kindall, a hymn sung and prayer by Bro J. J. Horn, Bro W. F. Kindall proceeded to baptize the following brothers and sisters to wit: David H Horn, James M. Roberson, James Carter, John English, Levi J. James, Dicy A. James, Milly A. James, Manery Gibson, Francis Olive, Mary Safrona Olive and Elizabeth Burns. Dismissal in order to retire to the house for preaching. Signed W. F. Kindall, Moderator, pro tem, David Horn, CC. October 17, 1874 Sermon by W. F. Kindall. Signed W. F. Kindall, Moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC. November 1874 No business. Signed A. S. Davis, Moderator, G. H. Garrett, CC pro Copy of the church house land: State of Tennessee, McNairy County. I, James M. Huggins of the state and county aforesaid have this day given unto David Horn and John Carter, deacons of the Baptist Church at Gravel Hill and their successors in office a certain lot or parcel of land with all the appertainances there unto belonging to hold in trust and sole use of said church and public burying ground, the same never to be used for any other purpose but a place for public worship and public burying ground. The said land is bounded as follows: beginning at a stake 8 poles south of the conditional corner between J. M. Huggins and Asa Jones, thence south 16 poles to a post oak thence east 18 poles 4 poles ---- north of east to a stake red oak and black walnut, thence north 16 poles to a stake post oak and walnut, thence west to the beginning. I bind myself, my heirs and assigns to warrant and defend a title of said land forever for the above named purposes. It is further agreed that the house on said lot shall be free for all denominations to worship in when not occupied by the Missionary Baptist. Given under my hand and sealed this the 30 day of May Signed Jas M. Huggins. Witness J. M. Huggins Jr, H. C. Davis. Registered in Purdy Book M page 158 July 4, No minutes after November 1874 until May 15, May 15, 1875 We the Church of Christ called the Missionary Baptist met at Gravel Hill on Saturday before the 3 rd Sabbath in May Sermon by Elder J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC. June 20, 1875 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Appointed a committee to visit Bro Levi James and request him to fill his seat at our next meeting and answer to a report ledged against him. Appointed T. T. Roberson, R. H. Garrett, John English, Jr. A motion made to rescind the act in the receiving of E. T. Meeke, E. Meeke, Ellen Meeke and M. J. Roberson, the vote taken which was unanimous. Signed J. J. Horn, Moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC. July out of order. No minutes for August & September. 9

11 October 23, 1875 Brother N. W. G. Baxter of the Holston Association of Baptists, commenced a Meeting of Days, continued to the 30 th. On Saturday, the way opened for the reception of members. Received Fanny L. Garrett by letter. The meeting continued until Sunday the 7 th of November, Signed David Horn, CC. November 1875 Sermon by Selinar? Keneday. Signed S. Keneday, Mod, David Horn, CC. July 17, 1875 (I know this is out of order, but it is this way in the book.) Sermon by J. J. Horn. Called for report of the committee appointed to visit Bro Levi James. Bro James being present made sanctification to the church. Sister Moly Roberson requested a letter of dismissal. Committee appointed to attend Tishomingo conference were Bros. H. Garrett, John Carter and David Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC. Dec 18, 1875 Sermon by S. Keneday. Signed S. Keneday, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC January 15, 1876 Sermon by S. Keneday. Signed S. Keneday, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC. February 19, 1876 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Called Elder James H. Curry as pastor, which he accepted. Bro W. C. Cristopher and Sister Sary E. Cristopher called for letters of dismission. Signed Jas H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC. March 18, 1876 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Agreed to send a committee to visited Bro Levi James and request him to fill his seat at out next meeting to answer to some charges aledged against him. Committee John English, R. H. Garrett and T. L. Roberston. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC Apr 15, 1876 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. In the case of Bro Levi James, the church withdrew our fellowship. Agreed to send a committee of three to visit Sister Telitha Wiley, to wit, Sisters Jane Carter, Ann Singleton and Agnes Trotter in regard to a charge alleged against her. Signed J. H. Curry, Moderator, David Horn, CC. May 20, 1976 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Postponed the business of Sister Telitha Wiley until the next meeting. Added Sisters Mary Horn and Nancy A Mitchell to the committee. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC. 10

12 June 17, 1876 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Acquitted Sister Telitha Wiley. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn CC. July 15, 1876 After singing and prayer by C. Y. Meeke. Delegates to the Tishomingo Association appointed: R. H. Garrett, John English, Jr, and David Horn. Alternate John Carter. C. Y. Meeke called for letter of dismissal. Signed David Horn, Mod pro tem, John English, CC pro tem Aug 19, 1876 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Received Sister Martha Mitchell by letter. Signed J. H. Curry, Moderator, David Horn, CC Sept 16, 1876 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Received Josiah Jordan and Sirena Jordan by baptism and Sary Baker (?) by recommendation. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC. Nov 16, 1876 Sermon by J. H. Curry. No business. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem December 17, 1876 Sermon by J. H. Curry. Appointed J. Jordan and R. H. Garrett to have the house repaired. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem. Feb 17, 1877 Sermon by J. H. Curry. No business. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC March 18, 1877 Sermon by J. H. Curry. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, r. H. Garrett, Mod, pro tem April 14, 1877 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC.. May 19, 1877 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Received F. M. Carter, M. B. Carter, W. L. B. Carter, S. E. Carter and M. A. E. Hill by letter on Sunday May 20 th. Signed J. H. Carter, Mod, D. Horn, CC. Oct 20, 1877 Preaching by Brother Butler. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem Nov 1877 Preaching by Brother Norwood. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem. 11

13 Saturday before the third Sabbath in Dec 1877 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Called for letters of dismissal: Bro John Carter and wife, Bro James Carter, Brother F. M. Carter and wife, M. B. Carter, W. L. B. Carter, S. E. Carter, M. A. E. Hill. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1878 Sermon by Bro Jimmie (Curry?) Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 15, 1878 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. To elect a deacon at our next meeting on Saturday, call a presbytery and have him ordained on Sunday. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 17, 1878 Sermon by Brother J. H. Curry. Election Brother R. H. Garrett as deacon. Sister Ann Singleton called for letter of dismissing. Delegates to association appointed were: R. H. Garrett, David Horn, D. H. Horn and T. S. Roberson, J. H. Curry, alternate. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC. August 18, Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Put off ordination of new deacon until next meeting. Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 18, 1878 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Received Brother B. F. Sanders by experience to be baptized tomorrow. Sept 19, Sunday. After preaching, attended to the ordinance of baptism of B. F. Sanders. Agreed to continue the meeting for day to Tuesday 21 st. Preaching by Bro Eliff. Chose Brothers J. E. Eliff, J. J. Horn with the moderator to attend to the ordination of Bro R. H. Garrett as deacon of this church. Agreed to change our post office from Corinth to Falcon, Tenn. Agreed to call for a letter of dismissing from the Tishomingo Association for the purpose of joining the Unity Association of Baptist as it is more convenient. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1879 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Sister Telitha Wiley called for a letter of dismissing. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1879 Sermon by Brother Curry. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1879 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in July 1879 Continued the Meeting for Days (to) 31 st. Delegates to Unity Association appointed were R. H. Garrett, B. F. Sanders and David Horn. Dismissing in order. Signed Jas H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garret, CC pro tem. 12

14 Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1879 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Received Cirena S. Olive by experience and to be baptized tomorrow. (Sunday) Met at the water for the baptism of Cirena Olive. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC. No minutes after September 1879 until May 15, Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 15, 1880 Called Bro H.. G. Savage as pastor for 1880, with the assistance of Brother J. J. Horn. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 19, 1880 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in July 1880 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1880 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Delegates to Association appointed were R. H. Garrett, B. F. Sanders and John English. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1880 Sermon by H. G. Savage. Brother John English and Bro W. L. B. Carter called for a letter of dismissal. Meeting continued. Received Amanda Garner by letter. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in October 1880 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC December 1880 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Called Brother Savage was pastor for another year. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem, Saturday before the third Sabbath in January 1881 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod. R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in March Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, B. F. Sanders, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in April 1881 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in May

15 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1881 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in July 1881 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed by H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in August Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1881 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, David Horn, CC Date missing Oct or Nov Sermon by H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, B. F. Sanders, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1881 Sermon by H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, B. F. Sanders, CC pro tem Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1882 Sermon by B. F. Fronabarger. B. F. Sanders, John English and Jesse Olive appointed as delegates to Unity Association. Letter of dismissal to Sister Catherine Cathey. Signed B. F. Franebarger, Mod. R. H. Garrett, CC. Pro tem. Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1882 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Received Josiah Jordan and Serina Jordan by letter. Called Bro B. F. Fronabarger for pastor for the next year. Bro David Horn offered his resignation as clerk of the church and Josiah Jordan was elected as clerk. David Horn, Eliza J. C. Horn, David H. Horn and Nancy A. Mitchell called for letters of dismissing. Signed B. F. Fronabarger, Mod, Josiah Jordan CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1882 Sermon by Bro B. F. Fronabarger. Signed B. F. Franabarger, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1882 Sermon by Bro B. F. Fronabarger. Called Bro McCraw to preach for us next year. Signed B. F. Fronabarger, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in April 1883 Sermon by Bro J. W. Gooch. Motion and second to enter the subscription for the building of the church house on the church book. Adopted by the church and further ordered that the following resolution be entered on the church book. Resolved that the clause in the subscription allowing 14

16 other dominations to preach in it was only intended for traveling preachers and foreigners and that no domination has a right to a church of hold regular church meetings in the house without permission of the church. Be it further resolved that the Primitive Baptist church be allowed to preach in the house until they build or otherwise provide. Signed J. W. Gooch, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC We the undersigned agree to pay the amounts annex to our names for the purpose of building a church house at Gravel Hill intended for the use of the Missionary Baptist but shall be free for all dominations to preach in when not occupied by them. The amounts subscribed may be paid in lumber, labor or money, if paid in lumber or labor to be paid when called on by the building committee to be appointed by the subscribers, after the 20 th day of July next. If paid in money to be due the 1 st day of November next. No names or amounts listed. Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1883 Sermon by Bro J. W. Gooch. Signed Jos Jordan, CC, J. W. Gooch, Mod Saturday before the first Sabbath in July 1883 Sermon by Bro J. W. Gooch. Letter of dismissing granted to Sister Nancy A. Driskel. Signed, J. W. Gooch, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1883 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Brothers R. H. Garrett, B. D. Sanders and Josiah Jordan appointed as delegates to Unity Association. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod. Jos Jordan, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1883 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Called Bro J. J. Horn as pastor for the next year. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in February 1884 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Letters of dismissing granted to Bro and Sister Garrett. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1885 Sermon by J. J. Horn. Received by letter, Brother J. L. Jones, Sister M. E. Jones and Sister Elisabeth Stanfield. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC First Sabbath in November 1885 Sermon by Brother J. L. Jones. Brother English having violated the church rules made acknowledgment to the church and was forgiven. Brother Jordan, the former CC having erased his one name from the book and by his one request the church declares nonfellowship with him. Sister Elizabeth English request her name erased from the church book. The church having nothing against her left it unfinished. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod. R. J. Olive CC pro tem. 15

17 No minutes recorded from February 1884 to May 1885; then May 1885 to November Many months are missing. I think they had church more regular than documented and just failed to keep the minutes because the minutes elude to previous happenings. Saturday before the third Sunday in December 1885 Sermon by Bro Horn. After talk by Brother Huggins in regard to Brother Jordan and by Bro Jordan the church rescinded her act and received him back in the church and appointed a committee to talk to Sister English. Elected Bro R. J. Olive as church clerk for the next year. Signed Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1886 Sermon by Bro Jones. Motion was made that the church with draw her fellowship with Sister English after a talk by all the brethren present. Elected Bro J. L. Jones as pastor for the remainder of the year. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod, R. J. Olive, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1886 Sermon by Bro Jones. Rules of the church read and adopted. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod, R. J. Olive, CC No minutes for a year. Saturday before the third Sabbath in Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1887 Sermon by Brother Green, a Free Will Baptist. Received Bro A. Haddock, Sister P. Haddock, Sister M. E. Haddock by recommendation of letter. Received Sister C. E. McHughes and Sister Huldy McHughes by letter. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod. R. J. Olive, CC Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1887 Sermon by Bro Davis. Received three members, two by letter, one by experience. No names. Appointed Brother Jordan, R. J. Olive, Brother McHughes and R. J. Olive as delegates to the association. Signed Brother Davis, Mod, R. J. Olive, CC. Third Sunday in October 1888 Letters of dismissal to Sister M. S. Burress and V Childre. Signed S. A. Norwood, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC First Sunday in March 1889 Elected Brother R. J. Jennings as pastor. Signed J. Jordan Mod, W. A. Jordan, CC pro tem Fourth Sabbath in April 1889 Received three members by letter, no names. To change meeting to fourth Sabaath in each month and Saturday before. To elect deacons at out next meeting. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, 16

18 Josiah Jordan, CC Fourth Sabbath in May 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Received one member by recommendation. Recognized Brother A. Haddock as deacon. Elected Brothers Josiah Jordan and L. H. Robertson as deacons. Chose Brothers Asa Wyatt and J. L. Jones and R. J. Jennings to attend to the ordination of the new deacons. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before fourth Sunday in June 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Ordination of new deacons by Bros R. J. Jennings, Asa Wyatt and J. L. Jones. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before fourth Sunday in July 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Elected Bros R. J. Jennings, T. J. Huggins and W. A. Jordan as delegates to the association. Appointed a committee to have the house repaired. Signed R. J. Jennings, Josiah Jordan, CC. June 26, 1889 For and in consideration of one hundred dollars to me paid by James M. Huggins, I agree to pay an annuity of six dollars per year to A. Haddock, Josiah Jordan and L. H. Robertson, deacons of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church or their successors in office, to be used by said church, first to keep in repairs the Huggins Family graveyard, the balance for any repairs about the church or church expenses. It is further agreed that I have a right to pay said church deacons the said one hundred dollars if I wish to, or any contingencies arising to make it necessary; and be declared, the said annuity to be reinvested to the same purpose above named. Given under may hand and seal the day and date above written. M. D. Huggins, witness T. E. Norwood. Saturday before fourth Sunday in August 1889 Sermon by Bro R J. Jennings. Received three members by restoration, two by letter. Appointed a committee on benevolence. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Committee reported the house had been repaired. Changed the time of Saturday service from 3 pm to 11 am. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before fourth Sunday in Oct 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Called Bro B. F. Taylor as pastor for the next year. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before fourth Sunday in November 1889 Sermon by Bro R. F. Taylor. Appointed Bros T. J. Huggins, L. H. Robertson to have the stove flue repaired. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC 17

19 Nov 28, 1889 We the Baptist church worshiping at Gravel Hill, Tenn, in conference assembled, resolved that whereas Frederick Howard stands excluded from the Unity Association and whereas said Howard s name has been taken from the ministerial roll of the same, and we indorse the same, we will not allow him to preach. We further resolve that no preacher of any domination shall preach in our house unless in good standing in his domination. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be presented to said Howard at Falcon and a copy sent to the Baptist & Reflector at Nashville for publication. Done at a called meeting of the church on the 28 th day of Nov Signed L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem, Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before fourth Sunday in December 1889 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Committee has not repaired the stove flue. (Note: they may be getting cold). Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1890 No business. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Received 1 member. Signed B F Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1890 (out of order again.) Sermon by b. F. Taylor. Stove flue has been repaired. Bro J. L. Jones and wife called for a letter of dismission. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1890 Sermon by B. F. Taylor. Charge against Brother Andy Fowler for drinking and swearing. Appointed R. J. Jennings, H. A. Warren, J. C. Brasher to visit Bro Fowler. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1890 Sermon by Bro b. F. Taylor. Church withdrew her fellowship with Bro Andy Fowler. To have the Association with us on the 5 th Sunday. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1890 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Appointed Brethren R. J. Jennings, T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan as delegates to the Association. Received 1 member by letter, one for baptism and four when they received their letter from Pleasant Site church. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan,. 18

20 Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1890 Sermon by J. N. Hodges. Two called for their letter. Will host the Association next year. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Oct 9, 1890 Having satisfactory evidence that it is the duty of our beloved Brother W. A. Jordan to peach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore be it resolved that he is hereby licensed by this church to exercise his gift in the Master s cause. Whenever and wherever God in His Providence may cast his lot and opportunity afford and further recommend him as a worthy and promising worker in the Master s vineyard. Done at called meeting of the church in conference. Gravel Hill, Oct 9, Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. (Note W. A. Jordan was the son of Josiah Jordan) Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Elected Bro Taylor as pastor for the next year. Elected Josiah Jordan as clerk for the next year. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Received Bro J. C. Springer and wife, C. C. Springer by experience. Appointed T. J. Huggins and Josiah Jordan as messengers to the meeting at Pinson on 5 th Sunday. Appointed R. J. Jennings and J. L. Jones to the meeting at Center Hill on the 5 th Sunday. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1890 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. The church extended the right hand of fellowship to Bro W. A. Jordan as a licensed preacher. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Agreed to have services at 2 pm on Saturday. Signed B. F. Taylor, Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1891 Sermon by Bro. B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Received Bro G. W. Jones and Sister S. A. Jones by letter. 19

21 Received one by experience, no name. Resolution to have a debate at this place. Motion to table lost. Called for the previous question lost. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1891 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received 2 by letter. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Appointed Bros T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan and Elder B. F. Taylor to the association. Received one by experience. Extended meeting to Tuesday night. Received two by experience. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1891 Brother H. C. Brasher & family called for letters of dismissal. Bro J. A. Fowler was restored to fellowship. Bro Fowler called for letters of dismissing for himself and his wife. Received J. J. Bell by experience. Motion made to ordain Bro W. A. Jordan to the full work of the ministry. Appointed Elders J. L. Jones, P. M. Nolen, B. F. Taylor to Association. Elder B. F. Taylor preached the ordination sermon (apparently for W. A. Jordan.). J. L. Jones prayed the prayer. P. M. Nolen presented the Bible. Received through the week 18 by experience (not named). Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Elected Bro P. M. Nolen as pastor for next year. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1891 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Changed the Saturday meetings from 2 pm to 11 am. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1891 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Letters of dismissing to Bro. A. Haddock, wife and daughter. Appointed Bro W. A. Jordan to the Association. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1891 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Charges against Bro Walter Sims for violation of the church. Appointed Brethren L. H. Robertson, T. J. Huggins and J. C. Springer to labor with him. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. In the case of Bro Walter Sims, forgave him and discharged the committee. Changed time of Saturday meetings to 2 pm. Letters of dismissing to Bro R. J. Jennings, his wife, son and daughter, Sister T. E. Norwood and her two sons. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. February

22 Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sermon by P. M. Nolen. Motion and carried that the clerk keep a record of the amounts paid to the pastor. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received Sister Ola Simms. Withdrew fellowship with Sister Holly Haddock, adultery. Withdrew fellowship with Sisters M. A. Burress and Elizabeth Robertson for contempt of the church. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Letter of dismissing to Bro J. M. Robertson. Withdrew fellowship with Andy Fowler. Letters of dismissing to Horry Hill and wife. Received Mary Simms and Bro C. F. Thompson. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1892 Sermon by P. M. Nolen. Resolved that this church take up quarterly collections for church purposes. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1892 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed Brethren H. A. Warren, L. H. Robertson and Josiah Jordan to the Association. Appointed T. J. Huggins, J. N. Emmons, J. C. Springer, a committee on entertaining. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod pro tem, Josiah Jordan, CC First Sunday in September 1892 Received 1 member by baptism, 4 by recommendation. Extended meeting and received 4 by baptism and 2 by recommendation. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the 3 rd Sunday in October 1892 Elected Bro P. M. Nolen to serve as pastor for the next year. At Sunday meeting receive one by experience. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the 4 th Sunday in October 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Two members called for references. Excluded Sister M. S. Fowler for contempt of the church. Collection of $3.00. On Sunday received one by letter and two by baptism. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC 21

23 Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Charges against Della English, Emma Armstrong and Irmic Huggins for dancing, withdrew fellowship from them. Quarterly collection $1.45. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1893 Received Bro P. M. Nolen and sister Nolen by letter. Letters of dismissal to Bro John Warren and wife. Signed L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1893 Sermon by Bro. P. M. Nolen. No offering. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Appointed Bros W. A. Burns, L. H. Robertson, and J. C. Springer, alternate, to the Association. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1893 Charge against Elder J. G. Jones for heresy, withdrew fellowship. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Appointed L. H. Robertson, W. A. Burns, J. N. Emmons to the Association. J. C. Springer, alternate. Recognized Bro Nixon Emmons as deacon. Elected Bro R. J. Olive as deacon. Ordained on Sunday. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1893 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Received on by experience. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod pro tem, Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September 1893 The pastor was absent. Had singing and prayer. Two members called for references. Signed L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Two members called for references. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod Josiah Jordan, CC November

24 Sermon by Bro F. Ball. The church adopted to resolution to take quarterly collections to send to 5 th Sunday meetings. Letter of dismissal to Sister Dolly Prince. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1893 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Letter of dismissal to Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren T. J. Huggins, R. J. Olive, J. N. Emmons to 5 th Sunday meetings. Signed P. M. Nolen, Josiah Jordan Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Charges against Frances, or Frona, Roberson and Maude Bell for dancing. Withdrew fellowship. Letter of dismissal to Sister Q. Q. Bell. Signed P. M. Nolen, Josiah Jordan Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Withdrew fellowship from Maud Bell. Letters of dismissal to Sister S. J. Wilson, Bro and Sister B. F. Taylor. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received Sister S. F. Armstrong by letter. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1894 Appointed (can t read) -, J. N. Emmons and P. M. Nolen as messengers to the 5 th Sunday meeting. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received Sister S. F. Roberson by restoration and Bro W. H. Dewberry by letter. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1894 Bro C. K. Thompson ask for letter of dismissal. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren T. J. Huggins, R. J. Olive, J. C. Springer and L. H. Robertson to attend the association at Saulsbury. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received 6 by experience ( no names). Accepted the resignation of Bro P. M. Nolen as pastor. Elected Bro W. A. Jordan as pastor. On Sunday received 2 by experience. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. 23

25 Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan as messenger to 5 th Sunday meeting. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. No business. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Letter of dismissal to Bro A. H. Brasher. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren W. J. Young, Josiah Jordan to attend 5 th Sunday meeting. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1895 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. No business. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC 24